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The science book / [contributors, Adam Hart-Davis, John Farndon, Dan Green, Derek Harvey, Penny Johnson, Douglas Palmer, Steve Parker, Giles Sparrow]

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Big ideas simply explainedPublisher: New York, N.Y. : DK Publishing, 2019Description: 352 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1465481222
  • 9781465481221
Other title:
  • Science book : big ideas simply explained [Cover title]
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The beginning of science -- Scientific revolution -- Expanding horizons -- A century of progress -- A paradigm shift -- Fundamental building blocks.
Summary: An innovative and accessible guide to theories in technology and nature. Learning about science can be daunting, but this book makes it easier by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the world of science to even the complete novice.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 500 S416 Available 33111009340601
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Learn about our world, the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries in The Science Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Science in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Science Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Science, with:

- More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding


The Science Book is the perfect introduction to every area of this topic - astronomy,
biology, chemistry, geology, maths, and physics, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets, and batteries to smart phones.

Your Science Questions, Simply Explained

What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? If you thought it was difficult to learn structure and behavior of the physical and natural world, The Science Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the history of science, covering topics like why Copernicus's ideas were controversial, how Einstein developed his theories of general and special relativity, and how Crick and Watson suggested a structure for DNA - with fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Science Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Statement of responsibility from page 5.

Originally published in 2014.

Includes index.

The beginning of science -- Scientific revolution -- Expanding horizons -- A century of progress -- A paradigm shift -- Fundamental building blocks.

An innovative and accessible guide to theories in technology and nature. Learning about science can be daunting, but this book makes it easier by giving you all the big ideas simply explained. Simple explanations and stylish infographics open up the world of science to even the complete novice.

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